Warning to practices

Optical practices failing to impose a smoking ban in the workplace could face fines of up to £2,500 and not displaying the right no smoking sign could lead to a fine of £1,000.

These are just two of the points made in a Primaryhealthnet.com feature on the smoking ban which has been included on its website.

Primaryhealthnet has included a range of information on its website to advise practitioners of their responsibilities following the ban and added links to help them obtain the right signage.

After July 1 optical practices failing to display the correct no smoking signs face an on the spot fine of £200 which could rise to £1,000 if court action is taken.